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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Toronto eSchool vs. Leonardo Da Vinci Academy of Arts & Sciences

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  41 Metropolitan Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1R 2T5, Canada

  901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1C3, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Toronto eSchool as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1983

  Enrolment

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  60

  Grades

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  Preschool to 8

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

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  School focus

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  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Traditional, Montessori

  Curriculum pace

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  Standard-enriched

  Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

  Academic culture

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  Rigorous

  A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

  Avg. Class Size

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  Varies

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Montessori

  Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.
  
  If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $10,500 to $18,300

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  15%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  1 to 8

  Median FA package size

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  $5,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  5

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  0%

  Day entry years

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  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades Preschool - 8

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

  "Leonardo Da Vinci Academy is an independent school that has been serving children of discerning parents since 1984. LDVA provides exceptional schooling from preschool to Grade 8 and promotes whole brain thinking, independence, and self-esteem. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and Maria Montessori, LDVA's approach to education is to enable students to achieve their full potential and encourage a love for lifelong learning."

  • Co-educational, independent, Catholic school serving families in the GTA for over 40 years
  • Preschools are licensed under the CCEYA
  • Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators accredited member
  • Italian immersion Scuola Materna preschool
  • Authentic Casa Montessori preschool and Lower Elementary Montessori
  • Enriched traditional education from Grades 4 to 8
  • Specialist classes in French, Italian and Music from Preschool to Grade 8
  • Small class sizes ensure students are appropriately challenged and individual needs are met
  • Unique curriculum inspired by the Seven Da Vincian Principles
  • Newly renovated facilities

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

  "Our unique curriculum combines Montessori and traditional education with a Da Vincian approach to learning. From our Casa Montessori and Scuola Materna Preschools, students progress to our Lower Elementary Montessori program for Grades 1 to 3. Our Upper Elementary program begins in Grade 4 and transitions students into a traditional classroom setting where they follow an enriched curriculum up to Grade 8. Across all levels, we foster a 'Thinking Like Leonardo' approach for lifelong learning."

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  What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  What type of student is a good fit for your school?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

  "From preschool to Grade 8 teachers of the Leonardo Da Vinci Academy employ “Seven Da Vincian Principles” to help students explore and cultivate their own creativity and thinking skills. By using strategies inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci children are encouraged to develop their full potential. Along with a heightened appreciation of the world, areas of development that are promoted include: problem solving, creative thinking, self-awareness, and the balancing of mind and body."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  TORONTO ESCHOOL

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  LEONARDO DA VINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

  Information not available